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Ships Pull Back Amid Heightened Risk From U.S.-Iran Strikes

NYT > Business·June 29, 2026

Ships have significantly reduced their presence in the Strait of Hormuz due to heightened risk. The decline in vessel traffic comes after four days of strikes between the US and Iran. The increased tensions have led to a sharp decrease in the number of ships navigating through the strategic waterway. As a result, maritime activity in the region has slowed down considerably.

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